Light On Anxiety Child Intake Form Step 1 of 8 12% Is your child currently experiencing suicidal thoughts?* Yes No Mental Health Emergency Acknowlegement*If your child is currently experiencing active suicidal thoughts, please obtain care at your nearest emergency room. Your family deserves immediate support to assist you in moving past this challenging moment. Light On Anxiety provides outpatient therapy and is therefore not the appropriate provider to support your child in managing the distress they are currently experiencing. You will get through this difficult time, but your child deserves the right level of support and assistance to ease your emotional distress. For immediate assistance: National Suicide Prevention Lifeline: Call 1-800-273-8255 Crisis Textline: Text HOME to 741741 NAMI Chicago: Call 833-626-4244 CARES: Call 800-345-9049 I understand Light On Anxiety not an appropriate mental health provider if my child is currently experiencing a mental health emergency.Has your child ever attempted suicide?* Yes No Please provide brief background information such as date of attempt, means and treatment received.*Light On Anxiety Clinical Specialty Policy*Light On Anxiety specializes in CBT & ERP based treatment for children, adolescents and adults, as well as family based interventions, with a focus on anxiety, OCD and other related mental health conditions. Light On Anxiety is not an appropriate treatment provider if you are seeking assistance with the following conditions: - Substance Related and Addictive Disorders - Self Harm - Suicidal Ideation - Homicidal Ideation - Anorexia, Bulimia or Other Eating Disorders - Bipolar and Related Disorders - Disruptive, Impulse-Control and Conduct Disorders - Schizophrenia Spectrum and Other Psychotic Disorders - Therapy ordered by the court as a result of litigation I understand Light On Anxiety's clinical specialty policy and acknowledge my child is seeking treatment for anxiety or a related condition. If it is determined during intake session or at any point upon initiating treatment at Light On Anxiety my child's clinical needs will be more appropriately met by an external care partner, Light On Anxiety is available to offer therapeutic care coordination services to help your child get set up and begin receiving services with a mental health provider that best meets their clinical needs and can most effectively move your child past the challenges they are experiencing.Patient Legal Name* First Last Patient Preferred Name Preferred PronounsPronouns are used to refer to someone in the third person. We want to know how to respectfully refer to your child. Examples: he, she, they Patient Date of Birth* Month Day Year Email Used for Communication* Phone Used for Communication*What is your preferred method of communication?* Email Phone Address* Street Address Address Line 2 City State / Province / Region ZIP / Postal Code Parent / Legal Guardian InformationNote when working with child/adolescent clients: Release of Record: Parents/legal guardians of children under 12 are legally entitled to obtain record upon request. If adolescent client is over 12 years old, adolescent client will have to sign a release of information in order for parents/legal guardians to obtain access to their record. Collaborating With Parents/Legal Guardians When Working With Children & Adolescent Clients: Light On Anxiety values collaborative care when working with child/adolescent clients (age 17 and younger) and their family. When appropriate, Light On Anxiety will share relevant treatment information such as: Diagnosis Treatment Recommendations Services Provided Recommended Out of Session Exercises Note: Information to be shared with parents/legal guardians will not include what is directly discussed between the Light On Anxiety therapist and the child/adolescent client unless it includes intent to harm self (i.e. suicidal ideation and any form of self harm) or others. Parent Marital Status*NOTE: If parent marital status is divorced (or if parents currently moving through divorce process), LOA requires the provision of all relevant legal documentation such as: Parenting agreement Contact information for GAL, if one has been appointed Court orders if any are in place It is the policy of Light On Anxiety that it will not provide counseling or therapy services to a minor child when the parents or guardians of the child are involved in a dispute regarding the care, custody or treatment of the child. Married Separated Divorced Other Light on Anxiety's Child Custody Litigation Policy*I hereby confirm I have brought my child to Light on Anxiety to address his/her mental health issues. I understand that the role of Light on Anxiety is to treat mental health issues and that LOA will not become involved in any custody or visitation disputes. I recognize that for my child’s mental health, it is important not to involve the therapist in court proceedings. I therefore agree that as a condition of treatment for my child, I will not seek to have my LOA therapist testify in court, give a deposition, or an affidavit. I understand that the therapist will only become involved when the therapist determines it is necessary to protect the child. I agree to advise my attorney that the treating therapist will not become involved in any custody/visitation litigation. I agree that should I seek the therapist’s involvement in such litigation I will be responsible for the therapist’s attorneys fees in consulting an attorney to avoid involvement, and if ordered by the court to participate in the litigation, I agree to pay one week in advance of any court hearing for a minimum of at least 3 hours of the therapist’s time at the rate of $300 per hour. I understand that if I seek to involve the therapist, he/she may immediately discontinue care with my child. I acknowledge and agree to Light on Anxiety's Child Custody Litigation PolicyParent / Legal Guardian Name 1* First Last Parent / Legal Guardian 1 Phone*Parent / Legal Guardian 1 Email Address* Are you currently employed? If so, what is your profession? Parent / Legal Guardian Name 2 First Last Parent / Legal Guardian 2 PhoneParent / Legal Guardian 2 Email Address Is parent/legal guardian 2 currently employed? If so, what is their profession? Release of Information for Emergency ContactPlease Note: The emergency contact can be the parent / legal guardian.As the individual receiving Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) at Light On Anxiety or Parent or Guardian of Recipient or other person entitled to inspect and copy Recipient’s records pursuant to 740 ILCS 100/4 or, as applicable 42 CFR 2.31 and/or 20 ILCS 301/1-1), I hereby authorize Light On Anxiety to disclose and/or obtain information from my mental health records to the following party (please provide name and contact information for party):Name of Emergency Contact for LOA to Exchange Information With* Emergency Contact Email Address* Emergency Contact Phone*Emergency Contact Address Street Address Address Line 2 City State / Province / Region ZIP / Postal Code AfghanistanAlbaniaAlgeriaAmerican SamoaAndorraAngolaAnguillaAntarcticaAntigua and BarbudaArgentinaArmeniaArubaAustraliaAustriaAzerbaijanBahamasBahrainBangladeshBarbadosBelarusBelgiumBelizeBeninBermudaBhutanBoliviaBonaire, Sint Eustatius and SabaBosnia and HerzegovinaBotswanaBouvet IslandBrazilBritish Indian Ocean TerritoryBrunei DarussalamBulgariaBurkina FasoBurundiCambodiaCameroonCanadaCape VerdeCayman IslandsCentral African RepublicChadChileChinaChristmas IslandCocos IslandsColombiaComorosCongo, Democratic Republic of theCongo, Republic of theCook IslandsCosta RicaCroatiaCubaCuraçaoCyprusCzech RepublicCôte d'IvoireDenmarkDjiboutiDominicaDominican RepublicEcuadorEgyptEl SalvadorEquatorial GuineaEritreaEstoniaEswatini (Swaziland)EthiopiaFalkland IslandsFaroe IslandsFijiFinlandFranceFrench GuianaFrench PolynesiaFrench Southern TerritoriesGabonGambiaGeorgiaGermanyGhanaGibraltarGreeceGreenlandGrenadaGuadeloupeGuamGuatemalaGuernseyGuineaGuinea-BissauGuyanaHaitiHeard and McDonald IslandsHoly SeeHondurasHong KongHungaryIcelandIndiaIndonesiaIranIraqIrelandIsle of ManIsraelItalyJamaicaJapanJerseyJordanKazakhstanKenyaKiribatiKuwaitKyrgyzstanLao People's Democratic RepublicLatviaLebanonLesothoLiberiaLibyaLiechtensteinLithuaniaLuxembourgMacauMacedoniaMadagascarMalawiMalaysiaMaldivesMaliMaltaMarshall IslandsMartiniqueMauritaniaMauritiusMayotteMexicoMicronesiaMoldovaMonacoMongoliaMontenegroMontserratMoroccoMozambiqueMyanmarNamibiaNauruNepalNetherlandsNew CaledoniaNew ZealandNicaraguaNigerNigeriaNiueNorfolk IslandNorth KoreaNorthern Mariana IslandsNorwayOmanPakistanPalauPalestine, State ofPanamaPapua New GuineaParaguayPeruPhilippinesPitcairnPolandPortugalPuerto RicoQatarRomaniaRussiaRwandaRéunionSaint BarthélemySaint HelenaSaint Kitts and NevisSaint LuciaSaint MartinSaint Pierre and MiquelonSaint Vincent and the GrenadinesSamoaSan MarinoSao Tome and PrincipeSaudi ArabiaSenegalSerbiaSeychellesSierra LeoneSingaporeSint MaartenSlovakiaSloveniaSolomon IslandsSomaliaSouth AfricaSouth GeorgiaSouth KoreaSouth SudanSpainSri LankaSudanSurinameSvalbard and Jan Mayen IslandsSwedenSwitzerlandSyriaTaiwanTajikistanTanzaniaThailandTimor-LesteTogoTokelauTongaTrinidad and TobagoTunisiaTurkeyTurkmenistanTurks and Caicos IslandsTuvaluUS Minor Outlying IslandsUgandaUkraineUnited Arab EmiratesUnited KingdomUnited StatesUruguayUzbekistanVanuatuVenezuelaVietnamVirgin Islands, BritishVirgin Islands, U.S.Wallis and FutunaWestern SaharaYemenZambiaZimbabweÅland Islands Country The purpose of this disclosure is for the following:*Care when there is concern for the client's safetyOther (please specify below)Other (please specify): The specific nature of the information to be disclosed is as follows:* Any information related to securing the safety of the client Other (please specify below) Other (please specify): Advanced Consent to Release Information* I hereby acknowledge and agree to Advanced Consent of the release of information detailed in the prior question.Acknowledgement of right to inspect all information disclosed:* I understand and acknowledge that I have the right to inspect and copy any and all information such being disclosed pursuant to this Consent.Acknowledgement of potential consequences of a refusal to consent to release of records:* I understand and acknowledge potential consequences of a refusal to consent to release of records, for example, Light on Anxiety no longer providing therapy or if a third party (not an insurance company) requires these records to pay for therapy, a consequence may be that the therapy will not be paid for.Acknowledgement of Right to Revoke Consent* I understand and acknowledge that I have the right to revoke this Consent at any time. I further understand that any Revocation of this Consent shall be in writing, signed by me or the person who gave the Consent and the signature on the Revocation of the Consent shall be witnessed by a person who can attest to my identity or the identity of the person who signed this Consent and is entitled to sign the Revocation of this Consent. I further understand that no Revocation of this Consent is effective to prevent disclosures of records and communications until it is received by Light On Anxiety. The Revocation of this Consent shall have no effect on disclosures made prior to receipt by Light On Anxiety of the Revocation of Consent.Re-disclosure of Information* I have been made aware that no information disclosed by Light On Anxiety may be redisclosed without my specific consent to redisclose.Copy of Consent Will Be Stored in Patient Record* I understand and acknowledge that a copy of this Consent and a notation as to any action taken thereon shall be entered in my record.This Advanced Consent will expire on the date below:*Note: It is recommended to select a date one year from today. MM slash DD slash YYYY Name of Signee (Recipient of Services at Light On Anxiety or Parent or Guardian of Recipient of Services at Light On Anxiety)*Note: If client receiving services at Light On Anxiety is 12 years old or older, they should be the signee for this Advanced Consent. Signature of Recipient or Parent or Guardian of Recipient or other person entitled to inspect and copy Recipient’s records pursuant to 740 ILCS 110/4 (and/or 42 C.F.R. 2.31).*Date Consent Signed On:* MM slash DD slash YYYY Witness attestation to signing of this consent:* I hereby attest to the identity and that I witnessed the individual receiving Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) at Light On Anxiety or Parent or Guardian of Recipient or other person entitled to inspect and copy Recipient’s records sign this Consent for the Disclosure of Mental Health Records and Communications.Name of Witness to Signing of This Consent* Signature of Witness to Signing of this Consent*Date Consent Signed On* MM slash DD slash YYYY HiddenRelease of Information for Emergency Contact I certify that in the case that Light on Anxiety determines I am a harm to myself or to others, Light on Anxiety has permission to coordinate care on my behalf with my emergency contact and that I have a completed release of information for my/the client's emergency contact or that I will submit a Release of Information for Emergency Contact within 24 hours of my/the client's first appointment with Light On Anxiety.Is Light on Anxiety currently treating any of your immediate family? No Yes If you stated yes to above, please review and consent to Light on Anxiety's policy regarding treating multiple family membersLight on Anxiety is happy to be of assistance to multiple members within a family. Unless a release of information is signed, information will not be shared between Light on Anxiety therapists. Also, if ever it becomes unhelpful for Light on Anxiety to be seeing multiple family members, Light on Anxiety will provide the appropriate external referrals and assist with a care transition plan. I agree to the privacy policy.How did you hear about Light on Anxiety?* Health Insurance Google Light On Anxiety Event Article or Media Appearance Psychology Today Provider Facebook Twitter Pinterest Friend Other If other, please indicate: If referred by a provider, please indicate the name of the health care professional who referred you: Referring Provider PhoneReferring Provider Email HiddenWould you like LOA to exchange relevant clinical updates with this provider.Note: stating yes is considered a release of information to share clinically relevant treatment information, when appropriate, to coordinate care with the referring provider and LOA on your behalf. Yes No Would you like to sign up for the Light On Anxiety newsletter, to stay informed about anxiety relieving tips and tools?* Yes No Financial & Billing InformationNote: Light on Anxiety is in network with BCBS PPO, Blue Choice PPO and Aetna. Name of individual responsible for billing*Note: By providing this information to Light on Anxiety you authorize communication with individual financially responsible for your services for billing and administrative information exchanges. Email address for individual responsible for billing* Phone number for individual responsible for billing*Will you be using health insurance benefits to access Light On Anxiety services?*Light On Anxiety is in-network with BCBS PPO, Blue Choice PPO and Aetna. Light On Anxiety can also assist you in submitting to your out-of-network insurance provider for possible reimbursement. Yes No Insurance Plan* BCBS PPO Blue Choice PPO Aetna Other (please specify below) Insurance Plan Name of primary insured* Relationship* Self Spouse Parent Other Address for primary insured* Street Address Address Line 2 City State / Province / Region ZIP / Postal Code Date of Birth for primary insured* Month Day Year Insurance Claim Submission Requirement* I acknowledge that If I do not upload a picture of the front and back of my insurance card, I will be charged at Light on Anxiety’s private pay rates. Please upload a picture of the FRONT of your insurance card.Note: If you are unable to attach a file, please email a photo of both the front and back of your insurance card to [email protected] Accepted file types: jpg, gif, png, pdf, Max. file size: 64 MB.Please upload a picture of the BACK of your insurance card.Accepted file types: jpg, gif, png, pdf, Max. file size: 64 MB.Member ID (Please be sure to include letter pre-fix to number, "X" or "XXX")* Group Number* Credit Card On FileLight On Anxiety requires that all clients maintain a credit card on file to cover any balance due after your insurance benefits are applied. For clients who are uncomfortable leaving a credit card on file through our secure billing system, clients can pay Light On Anxiety's private pay rate via cash or check at the time of session for all services received. In the event that reimbursement is received from the insurance company, the client will be refunded any overpayment. Here’s how it works: 1. We securely save your credit or debit card before your visit. 2. If in network, we work with your insurance plan to determine your payment amount for the visit. 3. We process the payment for you automatically. Private Pay Rates: - Master Level Therapist - $180 for 60 minutes - Doctorate Level Therapist - $260 for 60 minutesCredit Card Type* Visa Mastercard Discover American Express Name on Credit Card* Credit Card Number* Expiration Date* Security Code (3 digits on back of card)* Billing Address* Street Address Address Line 2 City State / Province / Region ZIP / Postal Code Authorization of Fee Payment*I authorize the payment of fees to Light On Anxiety, for services rendered. I authorize that my card is used to resolve any and all balances in full on my account for individual or consultative charges, missed/ or forgotten payments, and/or appointments cancelled/no-show within 24 hours of scheduled appointment time. I understand that this cancellation fee is not covered by insurance. I understand that payment is required at the time of service. I understand that I am required to provide up to date credit card information on file for regular appointment payments, forgotten payments, missed appointments, and out of office appointments. I understand that late payments may be subject to an additional late payment fee and ongoing noncompliance with payment terms may incur collections charges if I do not provide timely payment to resolve my balance. I agree to the authorization of fee payment as described below.Signature - Authorization of Fee Payment*Informed ConsentWhat does child/adolescent treatment look like at LOA and what is required of me? LOA values a team based approach where parents play an active role in the treatment plan. Therefore, it is required that at least one parent attends each appointment. You will either be actively involved in the whole session or part of the session, depending on clinical recommendations of your LOA therapist but no matter what, your participation will be a key component in the creation and implementation of successful CBT treatment plan for your child so be prepared for hard but important work that will assist your child in moving past stress and anxiety as rapidly as possible. What can I expect from initial visit? The first 2 sessions are devoted to a comprehensive assessment of your problems and the development of a treatment plan. It is recommended thatthe initial assessment sessions are parents only in order to gather as much pertinent information as possible prior to bringing the child/adolescent to appointments. After the initial assessment is completed, the treatment plan will be reviewed and recommendations will be provided regarding which Light On Anxiety therapist will be the best fit based on clinical needs and scheduling requirements. Note: the therapist who conducts the initial assessment may not be the therapist who provides ongoing treatment, but all initial findings will be thoroughly discussed and reviewed with the assigned Light On Anxiety therapist. What will treatment entail? Treatment will include one or a combination of the following: individual therapy (which can include family members), referrals to a psychiatrist for medication evaluation, specialized exposure therapy or referrals to a physician for medical evaluation. Exposure therapy may occur on a weekly basis, or may be required on a more intensive basis when your difficulties are more severe. All therapy we offer is empirically supported and provided to you because it is the treatment determined to be the most effective in assisting you or your child in overcoming anxiety or anxiety-related conditions. What is expected of me? We expect you to come prepared to work hard and play an active role in treatment. We will serve as your anxiety coach and teach you the skills and provide you with the support to move forward in living a vital life. But it is up to YOU to do the hard and transformative work of applying these new skills in your every day life. How frequently will we meet? A treatment plan will be customized to your needs and therefore, after the initial assessment, your therapist will be able to provide you with a recommendation for treatment intensity. When will treatment be completed? Light On Anxiety strives to make treatment as effective and efficient as possible. Therefore progress towards your defined therapeutic goals will be measured frequently. As you move past the challenges that lead you to initiate therapy, your therapist will discuss with you the process of terminating treatment as you become your own anxiety coach. What if I need to take a break from therapy? Clients can miss up to two consecutive sessions and still have their weekly spot held. If a client needs to miss three or more consecutive sessions, clients will be connected with our scheduling department in order to review therapist options upon return from break. What if I need to reach you in between sessions? If you or your child are in a mental health emergency and require immediate assistance, please go to the nearest hospital emergency room and leave a voicemail message for your therapist to notify them of the emergency (312.508.3645). If you are uncertain how to manage a panic attack or an exposure assignment, you are welcome to leave a message for your therapist on their voicemail. Your Light On Anxiety therapist will get back to you with 24 hours on business days. If you believe that you need therapy that provides 24 hour crisis management, please discuss this with your therapist and they will help you find a referral to a program that can best meet your needs. What is your policy on electronic communication? For communication between sessions, we only use email communication and text messaging with your permission and only for administrative purposes unless we have made another agreement. This means that email exchanges and text messages with the office should be limited to administrative matters. This includes things like setting and changing appointments, billing matters, and other related issues. You should be aware that we cannot guarantee the confidentiality of any information communicated by email or text. Therefore, we will not discuss any clinical information by email or text and prefer that you do not either. Also, we do not regularly check email or texts, nor do we respond immediately, so these methods should not be used if there is an emergency. Treatment is most effective when clinical discussions occur at your regularly scheduled sessions. But if an urgent issue arises, you should feel free to attempt to reach out to us by phone. We will try to return your call within 24 hours except on weekends and holidays. If you are unable to reach us and feel that you cannot wait for us to return your call, contact your family physician or the nearest emergency room and ask for the psychologist or psychiatrist on call. If we will be unavailable for extended time, we will provide you the name of a colleague to contact in my absence if necessary. Do you accept insurance? Currently, Light On Anxiety Treatment Center only contracts as an in network provider with Blue Cross Blue Shield of Illinois (BCBSIL) Preferred Provider Organization (PPO), Blue Choice PPO and Aetna. Your insurance will provide a quote of benefits, not a guarantee of payment. While the filing of insurance claims is a courtesy we extend to our in network clients, all charges are your responsibility from the date services are rendered. Reimbursement varies depending upon the level of benefits that you and your employer have chosen. Your degree of coverage is a matter between you and your insurance company and/or your employer. Light On Anxiety cannot guarantee that your insurance will cover my services. You should verify with your carrier that it will be covered and to what extent. You will be expected to pay all co-payments, deductibles, and for uncovered and ineligible services. If your insurance company has not paid a claim within 20 days of submission, you accept full responsibility for payment in full for any outstanding balance. For clients looking to obtain reimbursement from other insurers, we are happy to submit an out of network claim on behalf of the client to facilitate reimbursement of out-of-network mental health claims. Your copay is due at the time of your session. If you do not know your copay amount at the time of session, your therapist will collect the industry standard copay amount of $20 at the time of session and our billing department will make any necesary adjustments upon receiving payment from BCBS. Your insurance company may require us to contact them to discuss your treatment and progress. We are glad to respond to brief requests for information. In the event that extensive information or written reports are requested, Light On Anxiety staff will contact you to discuss the likely fees associated with providing these services. Insurance companies may have different levels of coverage. In addition, if your BCBS member ID begins with CTY we recommend you contact your insurance provider to determine if you need to obtain preauthorization prior to commencing treatment at Light On Anxiety. For all other insurance plans, clients are responsible for paying Light On Anxiety directly and then Light On Anxiety can electronically submit a paid super bill on your behalf to facilitate obtaining out of network reimbursement. If you are interested in having Light On Anxiety submit a superbill to your insurance company, please provide your insurance information. Do you accept Medicare/Medicaid? Light On Anxiety Treatment Center is not a covered provider for Medicare or Medicaid. Therefore you or your legal representative accept full responsibility for payment of all charges. Usual Medicare limits to charges and services do not apply. By choosing to work with Light On Anxiety, you acknowledge that you completely forego the use of these benefits for your treatment at this center and agree that neither you nor any representative will file any claims to Medicare or Medicaid, nor will you ask the provider to do so. You acknowledge that you freely enter this contract with the knowledge of your right to obtain Medicare covered services from providers who have not opted out of Medicare, and understand that you are not compelled to enter into private contracts with providers who have not opted out of Medicare. How much will treatment cost? Light On Anxiety strives to make treatment as short term and cost effective as possible. Light On Anxiety therapists know that it is their job to get you back into your life as quickly as possible. Fees for light on anxiety therapy services are: Master Level Clinician: 25 minute session: $90 40 minute session: $135 55 minute session: $180 Intake sessions (first 2 appointments): $180 each ($360 total) Ph.D Level Clinician: 25 minute session: $130 40 minute session: $195 55 minute session: $260 Intake sessions (first 2 appointments): $260 each ($520 total) Add-on services: Light On Anxiety staff are available for home visits and other out of office exposure based work, when clinically necessary. These services are pro-rated in 15’ increments at the therapist’s hourly rate. Travel time to and from the office is included in the total charge. Light On Anxiety staff are also available via email, text and phone, for between session assistance. In addition, Light On Anxiety staff is available to consult with other providers and write reports. These services will also be pro-rated in 15’ increments at the therapist’s hourly rate. These calls may, or may not, be covered by insurance. What is your cancellation policy? A fee for the missed session is charged for cancellations with less than 24 hours notice. Charges for missed appointments are not covered by insurance and are your responsibility. Are there any limits to confidentiality? The information you share in therapy is confidential and will not be disclosed without your written permission except when you may pose a danger to yourself or others or as required under Illinois and Federal law. If we ever suspect you are at risk to harm yourself or others, we are required to report this to the Firearm Owners Identification (FOID) program. If you disclose information related to suspected child or elder abuse, Light On Anxiety is obligated to report it. If Light On Anxiety receives a court order signed by a judge to release your information, I am obligated to honor it. Light On Anxiety Litigation Policy I agree that I am here for treatment and that I have been advised that if I need an expert witness in my case, I should hire someone specifically for that purpose. I understand that my Light on Anxiety therapist will not serve as a witness in any type of litigation. I agree to advise my attorney that Light On Anxiety will not become involved in any litigation. I agree that should I seek the Light On Anxiety's involvement in such litigation I will be responsible for Light On Anxiety's attorney fees in consulting an attorney to avoid involvement. If ordered by the court to participate in the litigation, either in giving a deposition or testifying or if I voluntarily agree the following rules shall I apply: 1. Fees for time involved in preparing a report(s) for LOA attorney or the court must be paid in advance before such report will be written. 2. The fee for LOA testimony or deposition must be for a 3 hour block of time at $900 for the three hours. Any time exceeding the 3 hours including travel time, shall be billed at the rate of $400 per hour. Fees must be paid at least one week in advance of the testimony being given. If not paid in advance, LOA will not appear to give testimony. 3. If the testimony date is cancelled or rescheduled with less than one business day’s notice, the fee will not be returned or will still be owed. Any further rescheduling will require the payment of another 3 hour minimum fee. Light on Anxiety Child Custody Litigation Policy I hereby confirm I have brought my child to Light on Anxiety to address his/her mental health issues. I understand that the role of Light on Anxiety is to treat mental health issues and that LOA will not become involved in any custody or visitation disputes. I recognize that for my child’s mental health, it is important not to involve the therapist in court proceedings. I therefore agree that as a condition of treatment for my child, I will not seek to have my LOA therapist testify in court, give a deposition, or an affidavit. I understand that the therapist will only become involved when the therapist determines it is necessary to protect the child. I agree to advise my attorney that the treating therapist will not become involved in any custody/visitation litigation. I agree that should I seek the therapist’s involvement in such litigation I will be responsible for the therapist’s attorneys fees in consulting an attorney to avoid involvement, and if ordered by the court to participate in the litigation, I agree to pay one week in advance of any court hearing for a minimum of at least 3 hours of the therapist’s time at the rate of $300 per hour. I understand that if I seek to involve the therapist, he/she may immediately discontinue care with my child. Light On Anxiety In Person Treatment Policy Completion of this health consent form is required prior to initiating in person treatment at LOA or entering a LOA office space, in order to maximize health and safety for all. The threat of COVID-19 is ongoing throughout the United States. As a way to mitigate the risk of exposure to COVID-19, our practice has transitioned to providing most services via telecommunications technology. Use of telecommunications technology reduces the need for persons to come into close contact with each other or to be in areas where exposure to COVID-19 may occur. However, in some situations, tele-therapy services may not be adequate, and in-person services may be more appropriate. It is important to consider that, although insurance reimbursement for tele-therapy services may have been mandated during the COVID-19 pandemic, such mandates may no longer be in effect, and tele-therapy may no longer be reimbursed by your insurance company. As COVID-19 regulations continue to evolve, LOA may become legally required to disclose that we have been in contact, especially if either of us were to test positive or show signs of COVID-19 infection. If we are legally compelled to disclose information, we will inform you and will only provide the minimum necessary information (e.g., your name and the dates of our contact) required by law. In order for LOA to provide you with in-person services, the following protocols must be followed by patients/clients and providers: (1) Hand sanitizer will be provided at the office entrance and must be used upon entering the office. (2) Social distancing requirements must be met. (3) Patients and providers will be required to wear face coverings or masks while in the office as long as encouraged by the CDC. Note: If you do not have a face covering, one will be provided to you. If at any point during your treatment with Light on Anxiety you become ill, your sessions will be moved to our Web-Based Platform until you have been symptom free for 7 days or can provide a negative test result. We remain committed to following state and federal guidelines and to adhering to prevailing professional healthcare standards to limit the transmission of COVID-19 in our offices. Despite our careful attention to sanitization, social distancing, and other protocols, there is still a chance that you will be exposed to COVID-19 in our office. If, at any point, you prefer to stop in-person services or to consider transitioning to remote services, please let us know. Light On Anxiety Telehealth Treatment Policy Benefits and Risks of Telehealth Telehealth refers to providing services remotely using telecommunications technologies such as video conferencing or telephone. One of the benefits of telepsychology is that the client and clinician can engage in services without being in the same physical location. This can be helpful in ensuring continuity of care if the client or clinician moves to a different location, takes an extended vacation, or is otherwise unable to continue to meet in person. It is also more convenient and takes less time. Telehealth, however, requires technical competence on both our parts to be helpful. Although there are benefits of telehealth, there are some differences between in-person therapy and telehealth, as well as some risks. For example: Risks to Confidentiality Because telehealth sessions take place outside of the therapist’s private office, there is potential for other people to overhear sessions if you are not in a private place during the session. We will take reasonable steps to ensure your privacy, but it is important for you to make sure you find a private place for our session where you will not be interrupted. It is also important for you to protect the privacy of our session on your cell phone or other device. You should participate in therapy only while in a room or area where other people are not present and cannot overhear the conversation. Data Protection The nature of electronic communications technologies is such that we cannot guarantee that our communications will be kept confidential or that other people may not gain access to our communications. We will make every attempt to use updated encryption methods, firewalls, and back-up systems to help keep your information private, but there is a risk that our electronic communications may be compromised, unsecured, or accessed by others. You should also take reasonable steps to ensure the security of our communications (for example, only using secure networks for telehealth sessions and having passwords to protect the device you use for telehealth). Technology Issues There are many ways that technology issues might impact telepsychology. For example, technology may stop working during a session, other people might be able to get access to our private conversation, or stored data could be accessed by unauthorized people or companies. Appropriateness of Telehealth Usually, we will not engage in telehealth with clients who are currently in a crisis situation requiring high levels of support and intervention. Before engaging in telehealth, we will develop an emergency response plan to address potential crisis situations that may arise during the course of our telehealth work. From time to time, we may schedule in-person sessions to "check-in" with one another. We will let you know if we decide that telehealth is no longer the most appropriate form of treatment for you. We will discuss options of engaging in in-person counseling or referrals to another professional in your location who can provide appropriate services. Emergencies and Technology Assessing and evaluating threats and other emergencies can be more difficult when conducting telehealth than in traditional in-person therapy. To address some of these difficulties, we will create an emergency plan before engaging in telehealth services. We will ask you to identify an emergency contact person who is near your location and who we will contact in the event of a crisis or emergency to assist in addressing the situation. We will ask that you sign a separate authorization form allowing me to contact your emergency contact person as needed during such a crisis or emergency. If the session is interrupted for any reason, such as the technological connection fails, and you are having an emergency, do not call us back. Instead, call 911, or go to your nearest emergency room. Call us back after you have called or obtained emergency services. If the session is interrupted and you are not having an emergency, disconnect from the session and we will wait two (2) minutes and then re-contact you via the telehealth platform on which we agreed to conduct therapy. If you do not receive a call back within two (2) minutes, call us on the phone number provided to you. If there is a technological failure and we are unable to resume the connection, you will only be charged the prorated amount of actual session time. Fees The same fee rates will apply for telehealth as apply for in-person therapy. However, insurance or other managed care providers may not cover sessions that are conducted via telecommunication. If your insurance provider does not cover electronic telehealth sessions, you will be solely responsible for the entire fee of the session. Please contact your insurance company prior to engaging in telehealth sessions in order to determine whether these sessions will be covered. Records We will maintain a record of our session in the same way we maintain records of in-person sessions in accordance with our policies. Consent to Treatment* I consent to treatment for my child/adolescent. I certify receipt and understanding of Light On Anxiety's informed consent and agree to all its terms and conditions.Date* MM slash DD slash YYYY Legal Guardian (Print Name):* Legal Guardian Signature - Consent to Treatment* Clinical InformationFrom 0-10 (0 being the least), please indicate your child's level of emotional distress in the past week.* What are your treatment goals for your child at Light On Anxiety?*If we had a magic wand and could grant you one wish for your child, what is the first wish that comes to mind? (Don't think too long on this one, just write your first thought.)*Is your child currently experiencing any of the symptoms below (PSC-17)?Fidgety, unable to sit still.* Never Sometimes Often Feels sad, unhappy.* Never Sometimes Often Daydreams too much.* Never Sometimes Often Refuses to share.* Never Sometimes Often Does not understand other people's feelings.* Never Sometimes Often Feels hopeless.* Never Sometimes Often Has trouble concentrating.* Never Sometimes Often Fights with other children.* Never Sometimes Often Is down on him or herself.* Never Sometimes Often Blames others for his or her troubles.* Never Sometimes Often Seems to be having less fun.* Never Sometimes Often Does not listen to rules.* Never Sometimes Often Act as if driven by a motor.* Never Sometimes Often Teases others.* Never Sometimes Often Worries a lot.* Never Sometimes Often Takes things that do not belong to him or her.* Never Sometimes Often Distracted easily.* Never Sometimes Often What are the top 3 problems that cause distress to your child and your family?*On a scale of 0-10, how much distress do these symptoms cause for your child and your family?*Challenge 1Challenge 2Challenge 3On a scale of 0-10, how motivated do you believe your child is to work on the problems above?*Challenge 1Challenge 2Challenge 3Describe a recent moment where your child experienced their top problem. How much distress would you guess your child was experiencing in that moment (0-10)?Please describe the history of your child's present problem.*What has previously interfered with your child moving past these challenges?*How has your child been coping with this problem until now?*What would life look like if your child made progress in therapy?Please take a moment to have your child/adolescent answer the following questions:What are your treatment goals at Light On Anxiety?*If we had a magic wand and could grant you one wish, what is the first wish that comes to mind? (Don't think too long on this one, just write your first thought.)*What are the top 3 problems that bother you?*On a scale of 0-10, how much do these problems bother you?*Challenge 1Challenge 2Challenge 3On a scale of 0-10, how motivated are you to work on the problems above?*Challenge 1Challenge 2Challenge 3Pre-Treatment GAD 7Over the past 2 weeks, how often has your child/adolescent been bothered by the following problems: 1. Feeling nervous, anxious or on edge* Not at all Several days More than half Nearly every day 2. Not being able to stop or control worrying* Not at all Several days More than half Nearly every day 3. Worrying too much about different things* Not at all Several days More than half Nearly every day 4. Trouble relaxing* Not at all Several days More than half Nearly every day 5. Being so restless you can't sit still* Not at all Several days More than half Nearly every day 6. Becoming easily annoyed or irritable* Not at all Several days More than half Nearly every day 7. Feeling afraid as if something awful might happen* Not at all Several days More than half Nearly every day Scoring - Not at all = 0 - Several days = 1 - More than half = 2 - Nearly every day = 3 GAD-7 Score5-9: Mild anxiety 10-14: Moderate anxiety >15: Severe anxiety Clinical HistoryHas your child ever completed a neuropsychological evaluation?* Yes No What was the date of your child's most recent neuropsychological evaluation?* Please upload report(s) here: Drop files here or Select files Max. file size: 64 MB. Has your child ever had outpatient behavioral therapy before? If so, when and what for? What did they find helpful and what did they find unhelpful? *Has your child ever received Intensive Outpatient Program (IOP), Partial Hospitalization Program (PHP), residential or inpatient mental health services before? If so, when and where?* Has your child ever experienced a traumatic event? If so, briefly describe experience.Has your child ever experienced emotional, physical, or sexual abuse?*Is there a family history of alcoholism or drug abuse?* Yes No Medical HistoryIs your child currently taking any psychotropic medication?* Yes No Current Psychotropic Medication and Dosage* When did your child begin taking their current medication?* Over the last 7 days, how many did your child take their medication exactly as prescribed?*Please enter a number from 0 to 7.Has your child taken any psychotropic medication(s) in the past?* Yes No Past Psychotropic Medication(s) and Dosage(s)* Please indicate the date(s) during which your child took past psychotropic medication(s).* Describe your child's current physical health:* Good Fair Poor When was your child/adolescent's last annual check-up / physical?* Briefly describe any of your child's past or present health concerns.*Please describe your child's sleep quality.*Does your child exercise? If so, what kind of activity, how frequently and how long?*Does your child have any difficulties with substance abuse? If yes, please describe such difficulties.* Required Collaborative Care With Psychotropic Medication PrescriberLight On Anxiety values collaborative care with other providers as it helps to create the most integrated and appropriate treatment plan. Please note: If you are using your insurance benefits for Light On Anxiety services, we will attempt to obtain reimbursement for this collaborative care service from your insurance company. If insurance does not reimburse, you will be charged at a prorated private pay rate. We attempt to keep all collaborative care exchanges as quick and effective as possible, typically about 20 minutes. Please inform your therapist if you do not want them to collaborate care with your other providers.If your child is taking psychotropic medication, it is required that you provide Light On Anxiety with the contact information and a release of information for the medication prescriber. If at any point during the course of treatment at Light On Anxiety your child changes medication prescribers, you will be required to complete a release of information for the new provider.As the individual receiving Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) at Light On Anxiety or Parent or Guardian of Recipient or other person entitled to inspect and copy Recipient’s records pursuant to 740 ILCS 100/4 or, as applicable 42 CFR 2.31 and/or 20 ILCS 301/1-1), I hereby authorize Light On Anxiety to disclose and/or obtain information from my mental health records to the following party (please provide name and contact information for party):Psychiatrist / Psychotropic Medication Prescriber Name to Exchange Information With* First Last HiddenPsychiatrist / Psychotropic Medication Prescriber Name Email Address Phone Number*Fax Number*Address Street Address Address Line 2 City State / Province / Region ZIP / Postal Code The purpose of this disclosure is for the following:*Coordinate care and share relevant clinical information on treatment plan, treatment goals and progress to dateThe specific nature of the information to be disclosed is as follows:* Diagnosis and Treatment Plan Entire Record to Date Advanced Consent to Release Information* I hereby acknowledge and agree to Advanced Consent of the release of information detailed in the prior question.Acknowledgement of right to inspect all information disclosed:* I understand and acknowledge that I have the right to inspect and copy any and all information such being disclosed pursuant to this Consent.Acknowledgement of potential consequences of a refusal to consent to release of records:* I understand and acknowledge potential consequences of a refusal to consent to release of records, for example, Light On Anxiety no longer providing therapy or if a third party (not an insurance company) requires these records to pay for therapy, a consequence may be that the therapy will not be paid for.Acknowledgement of Right to Revoke Consent* I understand and acknowledge that I have the right to revoke this Consent at any time. I further understand that any Revocation of this Consent shall be in writing, signed by me or the person who gave the Consent and the signature on the Revocation of the Consent shall be witnessed by a person who can attest to my identity or the identity of the person who signed this Consent and is entitled to sign the Revocation of this Consent. I further understand that no Revocation of this Consent is effective to prevent disclosures of records and communications until it is received by Light On Anxiety. The Revocation of this Consent shall have no effect on disclosures made prior to receipt by Light On Anxiety of the Revocation of Consent.Re-disclosure of Information* I have been made aware that no information disclosed by Light On Anxiety may be redisclosed without my specific consent to redisclose.Copy of Consent Will Be Stored in Patient Record* I understand and acknowledge that a copy of this Consent and a notation as to any action taken thereon shall be entered in my record.This Advanced Consent will expire on the date below:*Note: It is recommended to select a date one year from today. MM slash DD slash YYYY Name of Signee (Recipient of Services at Light On Anxiety or Parent or Guardian of Recipient of Services at Light On Anxiety)* Signature of Recipient or Parent or Guardian of Recipient or other person entitled to inspect and copy Recipient’s records pursuant to 740 ILCS 110/4 (and/or 42 C.F.R. 2.31).*Date Consent Signed On:* MM slash DD slash YYYY Witness attestation to signing of this consent:* I hereby attest to the identity and that I witnessed the individual receiving Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) at Light On Anxiety or Parent or Guardian of Recipient or other person entitled to inspect and copy Recipient’s records sign this Consent for the Disclosure of Mental Health Records and Communications.Name of Witness to Signing of This Consent* Signature of Witness to Signing of this Consent*Date Consent Signed On* MM slash DD slash YYYY HiddenRelease of Information for Psychotropic Medication Provider I certify that I have a completed a release of information for my/the client's psychotropic medication provider. Recommended Collaborative Care With All Of Your Child's Other Healthcare ProvidersIt is recommended that you provide Light On Anxiety with the contact information for all health care providers your child is currently seeing or has seen in the last 6 months in order to incorporate all relevant health information into your child's treatment plan. Pediatrician Name First Last Pediatrician PhonePediatrician Email Other Provider First Last PhoneEmail Additional Releases of InformationIf you would like Light On Anxiety to coordinate care with any other individuals or providers on your behalf, please complete an additional release of information. Note: To ensure progress on intake form is not lost, right click on the link to open the release of information in a new tab/window. Family HistoryPlease describe any family history of significant psychiatric problems.*Please describe your child's family experience:* Outstanding home environment Normal home environment Chaotic home environment Witnessed physical/verbal/sexual abuse toward others Experienced physical/verbal/sexual abuse from others Other If other, please indicate. Give a description of parent/guardian 1's personality and parenting style.* Give a description of parent/guardian 2’s personality and parenting style. Give a description sibling relationships. Relationship HistoryHow satisfied is your child with current friendships?* How satisfied is your child with current family life?* Does your child often feel like they have to please other people in order to maintain a friendship or relationship?* Developmental HistoryCheck any of the following that apply:* Delays in developmental milestones Received speech therapy Received occupational therapy Difficulty separating from caregiver when transitioning to school setting Nail biting, skin picking or hair pulling Medical problems Social challenges History of bullying History of abuse/neglect Child of alcoholic/addict School problems Alcohol/drug use Oppositional behaviors Other None of the above If other, please indicate: Feel free to elaborate on any of the above responses.Educational HistoryChild's School Name* Grade* Average Grades:* Disciplinary problems?* Favorite subject/clubs or Activities?* Aspects of school that excel/excelled in:* Aspects of school that struggle/struggled in:* Has there ever been a period of excessive absences during the school year? If so, please explain.* History or suspected history of learning or attentional concerns:* History or bullying or teasing at school?* Overall feelings and attitude towards school:* HiddenHidden FieldsHiddenPrint Name: HiddenSignature of Child / Adolescent ClientI authorize Light on Anxiety to share relevant diagnostic and treatment planning information with my parents when clinically appropriate. HiddenSignature of Parent/ Legal GuardianI authorize Light on Anxiety to share relevant diagnostic and treatment planning information with provider below. Additionally, please fill out Release of Record Form for each of these providers. HiddenElectronic Signature - Authorization of Fee PaymentI authorize the payment of fees to Light on Anxiety, for services rendered. I authorize that my card is used to resolve any and all balances in full on my account for individual or consultative charges, missed/ or forgotten payments, and/or appointments cancelled/no-show within 24 hours of scheduled appointment time. I understand that this cancellation fee is not covered by insurance. I understand that payment is required at the time of service. I understand that I am required to provide up to date credit card information on file for regular appointment payments, forgotten payments, missed appointments, and out of office appointments. I understand that late payments may be subject to an additional late payment fee and ongoing noncompliance with payment terms may incur collections charges if I do not provide timely payment to resolve my balance. HiddenConsent to TreatmentBy electronically signing this form, I consent to treatment for my child. I certify that I have read this Treatment Contract and understand and agree to abide by all its terms. 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